About our School

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade on two adjacent campuses in Austin, Texas. The Lower School comprises PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory learning community, inspiring lives of service, courage, personal integrity, and intellectual curiosity. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michael's further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives.

Summary of Position:

The school seeks an experienced volleyball coach who is involved in the community and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. This position is a part-time staff position. This position will report to the head volleyball coach and volleyball program director. The coach will work seasonally as needed for the sport assigned.

Job Details:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation
• Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development
• Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants
• Effectively communicating instruction
• Demonstrating an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence
• Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques
• Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times
• Inspiring confidence and self-belief
• Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science
• Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people you work with
• Working to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements
• Producing personalized training programs
• Maintaining records of participant performance
• Coordinating participants' attendance at meetings and other sports events
• Planning and running programs of activities for groups and individuals
• Finding appropriate competitions for participants
• Planning and scheduling practices and games

Requirements

• Prior years coaching or athletic experience is preferred
• Organization and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty

Application Requirements:

Please submit an application for employment and attach a resume and and cover letter. Please send questions to rtyson@smca.com. 

St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs.

About St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School

St. Gabriel’s is accredited through the Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED) St. Gabriel’s Catholic School stands apart as a profoundly unique school and community. On our website, you will learn more about the ways St. Gabriel’s customizes the educational experience to match the skills and personality of each student, how we ask every constituency in our community to stretch themselves to their limit and then to go a little further, and how Christ lies at the center of all we do. In the happy faces of our students, you will see the results of high expectations and the joy that safety, affection, and a love of learning can bring. Less obvious are the crucial relationships that make St. Gabriel’s possible. The rich partnership between faculty and parents not only produces better academic outcomes, but also models for our students the benefits of patience, generosity, and a shared commitment to excellence. We know learning is not a static transferral of ideas, but a dynamic process in which the teacher and student are collaborators and fellow travelers. Equally important is the special way our stu...dents care for one another. They are student leaders and have pride in their school and in each other. Every day I am surprised and inspired by these wonderful children. They are amazing! I invite you to come see for yourself. Come walk our halls and spend time on our campus. Our buildings and grounds manifest our mission: welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant. You will see our students learning about themselves and the world around them through a potent mixture of technology, expertise, and creativity. Our campus is constantly humming with activity; you are always welcome! A St. Gabriel’s Catholic School graduate is an accomplished scholar, a confident leader, and a compassionate friend. Yet there is more. Our graduates are grounded in faith and open to the call of God in their lives. They will make this world a better place. On behalf of the faculty, staff, families, and students, welcome to St. Gabriel’s Catholic School! Colleen Lynch Head of School

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